River Smith
Cybersecurity Engineer | Cleared Professional | IAM | DLP | Vulnerability Mgmt | Microsoft Intune | CompTIA PenTest+ | CompTIA CySA+
- Role
- Cyber Security Analyst at IEM
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About River Smith
Cybersecurity Engineer with 8+ years of IT experience, M.S. in Computer Information…
Experience
Cyber Security Analyst
Jun 2024 — Present · Baton Rouge, LA, US
Lead enterprise vulnerability management program, identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.Configure, tune, and optimize enterprise security technologies (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security tools) to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.Provide security expertise to leadership, delivering reports and metrics on vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation progress aligned to CMMC Level 3 and CIS Controls.Conduct quarterly penetration tests (internal and external), document findings, and coordinate remediation efforts with IT and business stakeholders.Identify and close monitoring gaps across networks, endpoints, and applications, improving visibility and reducing mean time to detect (MTTD).Maintain security documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures to ensure system resilience and compliance with ITIL and industry best practices.Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement efficient security processes, enhancing enterprise protection while supporting business continuity.Maintains an active U.S. Secret security clearance in support of sensitive government initiatives.
Education
Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
2006 — 2012
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Southern University at New Orleans
Master of Computer Information Systems
2015 — 2017
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